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Los Angeles Chargers Wide Receiver DeAndre Carter is about to wrap up his first season with the Bolts, but he is far from a novice.

Despite physical limitations and financial struggles — and a stint as a substitute teacher — Carter has willed his way to a nine-year career in the NFL.

Krystle Rich-Bell reports for the KTLA 5 News on Jan. 1, 2023.